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NOTICE:  The New Castle County Government Center is currently closed to the public due to the COVID19 health emergency. 
Meanwhile, we ask that residents and customers take advantage of the following convenient ways to conduct business with us.
- Online:  Please see our Online Services page for information on many of our services that are available online.
- Phone:  Permits/Inspections/Planning (302) 395-5400 and/or Code Enforcement (302) 395-5555
- Email:   General questions may be emailed to LandUse@newcastlede.gov; Code Enforcement concerns may be emailed to propertymaintenance@newcastlede.gov
- Drop-box: Located inside of the vestibule of the Government Center for drop-off of applications, plans, fees, and/or other paperwork; the drop-box is emptied daily.
- Postal mail: All forms and fees may be postal mailed to the Department of Land Use, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720

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    Earn Your Citizen Planner Certificate Today!

    Earn your Citizen Planner Certificate by completing Planning 101. Planning 101 is a series of free online courses developed in partnership with the University of Delaware that discusses why planning matters and helps to explain the process. Read More
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    Looking for a contractor to complete those home renovation projects this summer? Before you hire, read our guide for helpful tips! Additional Info...
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    Check out our new YouTube channel to view recordings of public meetings, special events, and helpful tips! View channel...
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    Join Our Team!

    Applications are now being accepted for the position of Comprehensive Planning Manager in the Department of Land Use. Apply by August 8! Apply today...
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    Department of Land Use Releases 2017 - 2020 Retrospective Report and Transition Update Report

    This report outlines the Department’s initiatives and accomplishments during the years 2017 - 2020 and its strategic vision and goals for 2021 and beyond. Read on...
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Information Regarding Virtual Public Meetings:

  1. In accordance with 29 Del. C. Section 10001 et.al., all Public Hearings will be held as a virtual meeting utilizing Zoom Webinar.  The Government Center located at 87 Reads Way will be accessible during the scheduled hearing time for members of the public to attend the virtual meeting in-person. A Zoom weblink, call-in number(s) and meeting ID number can be found approximately two (2) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date on applicable hearing agendas, which are available in the Agenda Center and at each Board’s webpage listed below. 
    Board of Adjustment
    Historic Review Board
    License, Inspection and Review Board
    Planning Board
    RPATAC
    Additional information regarding Virtual Public Meetings may be found at: Virtual Meetings-Land-Use

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  1. Wed Jul. 28

    Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing - CANCELLED
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  2. Tue Aug. 3

    Historic Review Board Virtual Business Meeting
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  3. Tue Aug. 3

    Planning Board Virtual Public Hearing
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  4. Thu Aug. 12

    Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing
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  1. Wed Jul. 7 - Wed Jul. 28

    VIRTUAL BEYOND BEGINNER'S WATERCOLOR
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  2. Fri Jul. 9 - Fri Jul. 30

    VIRTUAL ACRYLIC PAINTING
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  3. Tue Jul. 27

    Watercolor Weeknights - Painting Found Objects
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    WEAVING
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    87 Reads Way
    New Castle, DE 19720

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    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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    Fax: 302-395-5545
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